CIEZA, Spain (Interstat) — Deportiva Minera secured a 1-0 victory at Cieza on Sunday, scoring the only goal of the match in the 88th minute. Boris Kouassi provided the breakthrough for the visitors and played the full 90 minutes. Cieza, playing at home, was held scoreless. The match remained without a goal until the late strike, leaving the home side with little time to respond. Deportiva Minera took the win in the competition and added another result to its season account. The visitors defended their narrow advantage through the final moments and closed out the result.

Kouassi’s goal was the decisive moment in a match that stayed tight through the closing stages. Deportiva Minera found the finish at 88 minutes when Kouassi scored for the visitors. Cieza could not find an equalizer in the remaining moments. The home side was left to rue a match that remained scoreless until the late goal. Deportiva Minera protected the lead through the final whistle. The visitors’ bench and players celebrated the late winner as the match ended. Cieza’s players looked to regroup after conceding so late. The result gave Deportiva Minera the full share of the points in the competition.

The result improved Deportiva Minera’s season record in this competition to 4 wins, 1 loss and 1 draw. Its record across all competitions also stands at 4 wins, 1 loss and 1 draw. Cieza’s record in this competition moved to 3 wins, 1 loss and 2 draws. Across all competitions, Cieza is now 3 wins, 2 losses and 2 draws. The home defeat left Cieza with a split record in the competition and overall play, while Deportiva Minera continued its strong start in both categories. Deportiva Minera’s competition record and overall record remained identical after the win. Cieza’s overall record included one more loss than its competition record.

Deportiva Minera entered the match after a run that included a win over Yeclano, a scoreless draw at Castellon B, a win over Castellonense, a win over La Nucia and a loss at Alcoyano. The visitors’ recent results included wins, a draw and a loss, and the late goal at Cieza added to that sequence. Deportiva Minera’s overall record remained unchanged in defeats and draws after the result, with the victory adding to its win total. The side now turns attention to its next competition fixture.

Cieza entered the match after a loss to Granada CF, a win at UCAM Murcia, a scoreless draw with Valencia B, a win over CF Intercity, a win at Orihuela and a draw with Baleares. The home side had produced several positive results in that stretch, but it could not add to them against Deportiva Minera. Cieza’s overall record absorbed a second loss across all competitions, while its competition record included one loss. The home side will look to respond in its next match. Cieza’s supporters saw their team kept off the scoreboard at home. The visitors’ late goal decided a contest that had little margin between the sides.

Deportiva Minera’s victory came in a tightly contested match. The visitors scored in the 88th minute and held on for the clean sheet. Cieza could not answer before the final whistle. The result marked another close outcome in the competition. Deportiva Minera’s win added to its recent run of results. Cieza’s home defeat left it with work to do in its next fixture. Both sides now move on to their next scheduled matches. The match ended with Deportiva Minera taking the 1-0 result.

Interstat’s game simulator had projected a final score of Cieza 2, Deportiva Minera 1. Interstat’s ELO system had projected Cieza with a 68.5 percent probability to win. The total score of 1 went over the over/under line of 2.5.